Härnösand Municipality Reports Strong Financial Performance in Q1 2025
Härnösand Municipality reports a surplus of 13 million kronor for Q1 2025, despite tax revenue challenges.
Key Points
- • Härnösand Municipality reports a surplus of 13 million kronor for the first four months of 2025.
- • All committees except the Employment Committee showed positive financial results.
- • Tax revenues decreased by 13 million kronor due to income equalization impacts.
- • The full-year forecast predicts a surplus of 11 million kronor, exceeding the budget by 1 million.
Härnösand Municipality has released its financial results for the first four months of 2025, showcasing a substantial surplus of 13 million kronor. This positive outcome is attributed to various committees performing well, with all reporting surpluses except for the Employment Committee. Municipal chairman Andreas Sjölander expressed his satisfaction particularly with the Social Committee, which has seen significant improvements in its financial performance.
However, the municipality is grappling with a decrease in tax revenues amounting to 13 million kronor, primarily due to challenges posed by income equalization measures. Despite this setback, the full-year projection remains optimistic, with an anticipated surplus of 11 million kronor, exceeding previous budget expectations by one million. This financial report reflects an encouraging trend for Härnösand as it navigates its fiscal responsibilities while addressing ongoing economic challenges.